Are Canadian lottery winnings taxed?

No. Canadian lottery winnings are completely tax-free under the Income Tax Act. Whether you win $10 on a scratch card or $70 million on Lotto Max, you keep every dollar. This applies to all provinces.

What is the biggest Canadian lottery?

Lotto Max is Canada's largest lottery with a jackpot cap of $70 million. Once the jackpot reaches the cap, additional accumulated prize money is distributed as $1 million "Maxmillions" prizes drawn on the same night.

What is the difference between Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49?

Lotto Max uses a 7/50 format (pick 7 from 1–50) with a $70M cap and Maxmillions. Lotto 6/49 uses a 6/49 format with a variable main jackpot plus a guaranteed $1M Gold Ball prize every draw. Both draw Tuesday and Friday (Max) or Wednesday and Saturday (6/49).

Daily Grand is a unique Canadian lottery where the top prize is $1,000 per day for life (approximately $365,000 per year) or a lump sum of $7 million. Draws are held every Monday and Thursday.

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Canada's lottery landscape is run by a combination of national and provincial operators. Lotto Max — with its $70 million jackpot cap and guaranteed $1 million "Maxmillions" draws — is the national flagship. Lotto 6/49, one of the world's longest-running national lotteries, now guarantees a $1 million prize every draw in addition to the main jackpot. Provincial games like BC 49, Ontario 49, and Daily Grand round out the options. Canadian lotteries are tax-free: all prizes are paid as a lump sum and are not subject to income tax.

Lotto Max cap

$70 million

Tax on winnings

None in Canada

National operator

OLG / BCLC / Loto-Québec

Lotto 6/49 since

1982

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Featured games in Canada

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LOTTO MAX

LOTTO MAX is Canada’s premier lottery game with jackpots that can exceed $70 million. Players select seven …

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Lotto 6/49

Lotto 6/49 is a Canadian classic offering two draws per week and guaranteed prize draws. Players pick six n…

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Daily Grand

Daily Grand is a nationwide Canadian lottery where winners can receive $1,000 a day for life. Players choos…

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Featured Canada lotteries

Lotto Max

Tue · Fri

Canada's biggest lottery. $70M cap, plus "Maxmillions" $1M prizes once cap is reached. Draws Tue & Fri.

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Lotto 6/49

Wed · Sat

Running since 1982. Now guarantees a $1M Gold Ball prize every draw on top of the main jackpot.

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Daily Grand

Mon · Thu

Unique format — top prize is $1,000/day for life (or $7M lump sum). Draws Mon & Thu.

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BC 49

British Columbia provincial game with 6/49 format. Draws every Wednesday and Saturday.

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Local note: Canadian lottery prizes are completely tax-free. There is no federal or provincial income tax on lottery winnings in Canada. All prizes are paid as a single lump sum.

Best odds in Canada

Based on the published prize tiers and approximate odds for each supported game in this region. Exact odds and prize structures may vary between operators and over time.

Best jackpot odds

Daily Grand

Approximate jackpot odds: 1 in 13,348,188

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Best overall odds of any prize

LOTTO MAX

Best approximate odds of winning any prize: 1 in 8.5

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Frequently asked questions about Canada lotteries

Are Canadian lottery winnings taxed?: No. Canadian lottery winnings are completely tax-free under the Income Tax Act. Whether you win $10 on a scratch card or $70 million on Lotto Max, you keep every dollar. This applies to all provinces.
What is the biggest Canadian lottery?: Lotto Max is Canada's largest lottery with a jackpot cap of $70 million. Once the jackpot reaches the cap, additional accumulated prize money is distributed as $1 million "Maxmillions" prizes drawn on the same night.
What is the difference between Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49?: Lotto Max uses a 7/50 format (pick 7 from 1–50) with a $70M cap and Maxmillions. Lotto 6/49 uses a 6/49 format with a variable main jackpot plus a guaranteed $1M Gold Ball prize every draw. Both draw Tuesday and Friday (Max) or Wednesday and Saturday (6/49).
What is Daily Grand?: Daily Grand is a unique Canadian lottery where the top prize is $1,000 per day for life (approximately $365,000 per year) or a lump sum of $7 million. Draws are held every Monday and Thursday.